Denmark
Denmark in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Denmark in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Denmark in January?
- Horsens is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 4°C (39°F) in January; Roskilde is the coolest at 2°C (36°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Denmark in January?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Fjerritslev (5°C (41°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
4°
Horsens
Coolest
2°
Roskilde
Driest
43 mm
Elsinore
Warmest sea
5°
Fjerritslev
Across Denmark, January highs run from 2°C (36°F) (Roskilde) to 4°C (39°F) (Horsens). On average it is about as warm as December. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
Best places in Denmark in January
1 
Aarhus
Central Jutland · Denmark
4° / -3° 48 mm Jan
2
Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark
3° / -1° 50 mm Jan
1
Aalborg
North Denmark · Denmark
3° / -2° 48 mm Jan
4
Odense
South Denmark · Denmark
4° / -1° 48 mm Jan
3
Roskilde
Zealand · Denmark
2° / -1° 50 mm Jan
3
Esbjerg
South Denmark · Denmark
3° / -1° 66 mm Jan
3
Frederikshavn
North Denmark · Denmark
3° / -1° 49 mm Jan
2
Elsinore
Capital Region · Denmark
2° / -2° 43 mm Jan
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense | 4° | -1° | 48 mm | — | 4 |
| Roskilde | 2° | -1° | 50 mm | — | 3 |
| Esbjerg | 3° | -1° | 66 mm | 4° | 3 |
| Frederikshavn | 3° | -1° | 49 mm | 4° | 3 |
| Horsens | 4° | -5° | 49 mm | — | 3 |
| Copenhagen | 3° | -1° | 50 mm | 3° | 2 |
| Inner City of Copenhagen | 3° | -1° | 51 mm | 3° | 2 |
| Elsinore | 2° | -2° | 43 mm | — | 2 |
| Sønderborg | 3° | -1° | 66 mm | — | 2 |
| Aarhus | 4° | -3° | 48 mm | 3° | 1 |
| Aalborg | 3° | -2° | 48 mm | — | 1 |
| Ribe | 3° | -1° | 67 mm | 3° | 1 |
| Rønne | 3° | -1° | 47 mm | 4° | 1 |
| Billund | 3° | -2° | 70 mm | — | 0 |
| Thisted | 3° | -1° | 65 mm | — | 0 |
| Fjerritslev | 3° | -2° | 62 mm | 5° | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Denmark in January?
Average daytime highs range from 2° in Roskilde to 4° in Horsens.
Can you swim in Denmark in January?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Fjerritslev at about 5°.